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Momentum: Edexcel A‑Level Physics questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Physics exam question on Momentum (specification points 21–22), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q16(a)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marksMomentum
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 16(a)(i): Show that the momentum of A is about 40 N s. (2)

  2. Q8

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 8: A shopping trolley moves at velocity v. The trolley collides and combines with a stack of 5 identical stationary trolleys. Which of the following expressions gi

  3. Q15(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marksMomentum
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 15(b): Collisions between the atoms in the atmosphere of Mars cause the speed of these atoms to change. An oxygen atom, travelling at 2210 m s –1, collides with a stat

  4. Q2

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 2: Two ice skaters, P and Q, are close together and stationary on an ice rink. P pushes Q and they move away from each other. The mass of P is greater than the mas

  5. Q17(b)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 17(b)(i): Show that the magnitude of the momentum of the ball, after it was hit, was about 3.3 N s. mass of cricket ball = 0.140 kg (1)

  6. Q15(a)(i)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksMomentum
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 15(a)(i): Show that the momentum of the bullet is about 5 kg m s –1. (2)

  7. Q15(a)(ii)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksMomentumWork, energy and power
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 15(a)(ii): Determine the maximum change in vertical height of the wooden block. (3) Maximum change in vertical height =

  8. Q15(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    5 marksMomentum
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 15(b): The soft wooden block was replaced with a hard steel block of the same mass. An identical bullet was fired at the steel block with the same speed as before. The

  9. Q15(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksMomentum
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 15(c): The string pulling the truck was cut. The truck (A) travelled down the slope onto a horizontal surface and collided with a second truck (B), which was stationar

  10. Q13(a)

    November 2021 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksMomentum
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    November 2021 AS Paper 1, question 13(a): Initially the skaters move together with a speed of 5.6 m s–1. The male skater pushes the female skater forwards. After being pushed, she has a forward speed of

  11. Q17(a)(ii)

    November 2021 · AS Paper 2

    3 marksMomentum
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    November 2021 AS Paper 2, question 17(a)(ii): Explain how bending both knees when landing helps the gymnast prevent an injury. (3)

  12. Q10

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 10: Two gliders, X and Y, are placed on an air track. The gliders are pushed towards each other as shown. 2.0 m s−1 1.0 m s−1 X Y mass of X = 0.5 kg mass of Y = 1.0

  13. Q9(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksMomentum
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 9(b): Calculate the velocity with which the car of mass 1500 kg collided with the stationary car. (3) Velocity =

  14. Q9(c)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksMomentum
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 9(c): In practice, the velocity of the car is not exactly the same as that calculated in (b). Explain why. (2)

  15. Q14(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    5 marksWork, energy and powerMomentum
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 14(b): The photograph shows sphere A just before it was released. A 11 cm B Determine the momentum of sphere A just before the collision. You should take measurements

  16. Q12(a)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksMomentum
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 12(a): The computer displays the velocity of the gliders as they pass through the light gates. Calculate the velocity of the gliders after the collision, using the pri

  17. Q2

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 2: A trolley, mass 0.50 kg, has a speed of 2.0 m s–1. A second trolley, mass 1.0 kg, has a speed of 2.0 m s–1. The two trolleys are travelling in opposite directio

  18. Q15(b)(ii)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksMomentum
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 15(b)(ii): Hence calculate the momentum of the photoelectron. (2) Momentum of photoelectron =

  19. Q15(c)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksPhotons and the photoelectric effectMomentum
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 15(c): Explain whether the suggestion in (b) that ‘larger changes in momentum could be produced by directing laser light at graphene oxide’ is true. (2)

  20. Q2

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    1 markMomentum
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 2: A tennis ball of mass 0.06kg moves towards a wall at a velocity of 5 m s–1 as shown. 5 m s–1 The tennis ball hits the wall perpendicularly and rebounds at the s
All 20 questions on Momentum, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q16(a)(i) (2 marks): Show that the momentum of A is about 40 N s. (2)
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q8 (1 mark): A shopping trolley moves at velocity v. The trolley collides and combines with a stack of 5 identical stationary trolleys. Which of the following expressions gi
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q15(b) (4 marks): Collisions between the atoms in the atmosphere of Mars cause the speed of these atoms to change. An oxygen atom, travelling at 2210 m s –1, collides with a stat
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): Two ice skaters, P and Q, are close together and stationary on an ice rink. P pushes Q and they move away from each other. The mass of P is greater than the mas
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q17(b)(i) (1 mark): Show that the magnitude of the momentum of the ball, after it was hit, was about 3.3 N s. mass of cricket ball = 0.140 kg (1)
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q15(a)(i) (2 marks): Show that the momentum of the bullet is about 5 kg m s –1. (2)
  7. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q15(a)(ii) (3 marks): Determine the maximum change in vertical height of the wooden block. (3) Maximum change in vertical height =
  8. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q15(b) (5 marks): The soft wooden block was replaced with a hard steel block of the same mass. An identical bullet was fired at the steel block with the same speed as before. The
  9. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q15(c) (3 marks): The string pulling the truck was cut. The truck (A) travelled down the slope onto a horizontal surface and collided with a second truck (B), which was stationar
  10. November 2021, AS Paper 1, Q13(a) (3 marks): Initially the skaters move together with a speed of 5.6 m s–1. The male skater pushes the female skater forwards. After being pushed, she has a forward speed of
  11. November 2021, AS Paper 2, Q17(a)(ii) (3 marks): Explain how bending both knees when landing helps the gymnast prevent an injury. (3)
  12. October 2020, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): Two gliders, X and Y, are placed on an air track. The gliders are pushed towards each other as shown. 2.0 m s−1 1.0 m s−1 X Y mass of X = 0.5 kg mass of Y = 1.0
  13. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q9(b) (3 marks): Calculate the velocity with which the car of mass 1500 kg collided with the stationary car. (3) Velocity =
  14. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q9(c) (2 marks): In practice, the velocity of the car is not exactly the same as that calculated in (b). Explain why. (2)
  15. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q14(b) (5 marks): The photograph shows sphere A just before it was released. A 11 cm B Determine the momentum of sphere A just before the collision. You should take measurements
  16. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q12(a) (3 marks): The computer displays the velocity of the gliders as they pass through the light gates. Calculate the velocity of the gliders after the collision, using the pri
  17. June 2017, Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): A trolley, mass 0.50 kg, has a speed of 2.0 m s–1. A second trolley, mass 1.0 kg, has a speed of 2.0 m s–1. The two trolleys are travelling in opposite directio
  18. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q15(b)(ii) (2 marks): Hence calculate the momentum of the photoelectron. (2) Momentum of photoelectron =
  19. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q15(c) (2 marks): Explain whether the suggestion in (b) that ‘larger changes in momentum could be produced by directing laser light at graphene oxide’ is true. (2)
  20. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): A tennis ball of mass 0.06kg moves towards a wall at a velocity of 5 m s–1 as shown. 5 m s–1 The tennis ball hits the wall perpendicularly and rebounds at the s

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